Pastoral Council Meeting. . .There will be a meeting of the Pastoral Council this Monday, April 16, 2007, at 7:00 PM.  We hope to see you all then.

News from the CYA (Catholic Young Adults)
    It is with great joy the young adults of St. Joseph’s Cathedral invite you and the young adults of your parish to a presentation and book signing by acclaimed author Dawn Eden on Saturday, April 14th at 4pm at the Barnes and Noble in Manchester.  Miss Eden, a recent convert to Catholicism, published The Thrill of the Chaste last year.  The book is influenced heavily by John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and is a wonderful guide to practical living for young adults facing the pressures of the over sexualized society we find ourselves in today.
    If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Eschback at courtneyeschbach@yahoo.com or call 724-1863

Electronic Offering:
Our Parish is now able to take your offertory donations through Credit or Debit card.  If you wish to make you contribution in this manner, simply fill in the following and return to our office. 
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  Trinity High School Spring Open House for 6th and 7th graders on Tuesday May 15th, from 7 to 9 PM.  Late applicants to the 9th grade and transfer students are also welcome.  “Meet THS Night” will enable you to view our school facilities, meet our faculty and students and see what we mean by “It’s about values. . .It’s about program. . .It’s about people . . .A great beginning to a great future!”
    At the same time you may register for our 7th grade practice exam which is being held on Saturday, May 19th, from 8:30 to 11:30.  Late applicants may also take their exam at this time.  Doors open at 8:15 am.  Pre-registration is required.  You may do so by downloading the Admissions Exam form on our website at www.trinity-hs.org and mailing it to Trinity High School, Admissions Office, 581 Bridge Street, Manchester, NH 03104, or by calling the Admissions Office at 668-1779 to register or with any questions. See you on the 15th!!

The Seabecks are Coming. . .Ray and Lauretta Seabeck who live in Gilford, NH, are coming to our parish to speak to the Confirmation Candidates about ministry to the poor in Haiti.  The Seabecks have been operating a ministry for the people of Haiti from their home in Gilford.  They are in contact with the Sisters of Charity founded by Mother Theresa.  As a part of their visit, they will be showing a slide presentation on their work.
    Since our parish is actively involved with Haiti, I would like to invite anyone who would be interested in learning more about this ministry.  They will be coming on Saturday, April 14th at 9 am.  The presentation will last about an hour.

Catholic for a Reason Conference
    St. Michael’s Parish will be hosting Dr. Ted Sri, for a Catholic For a Reason Conference on Saturday, April 21st from 9am to 2:30pm. Tickets will be $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door.  Anyone interested can call 772-3916 for more information. 

Volunteer Training Group
    Would you like to volunteer by helping individuals at the end of life?  Would you like to use your talents, gifts and abilities to make a difference.  We will train you to do some of the most important work you will ever do as you journey with others.  The group will meet on
Friday Mornings:
February 23 – April 27, 2007  from
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon  at the
RVNA & Hospice Office
137 Epping Road, Exeter, NH.

Moore School Sponsoring Project Childfind . . .which involves screening your child’s abilities in speech, motor, and learning skills.  The screening is administered by the professional staff of the Candia School District.  To be eligible, the child must live in Candia, must be accompanied by parent /guardian and must be under 6 years of age.  This is a free screening.  For an appointment contact the School district before April 30 at 483-5628.

Come join us for an evening with Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, CFR
    Holy Family Academy, a private school located in Manchester, NH, and providing a classical education in the Roman Catholic tradition for students in grades 7 – 12, will be holding an “EVENING WITH FATHER BENEDICT J. GROESCHEL, CFR” on Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 6:00 PM at the Event Center at C.R. Sparks in Bedford, NH.  Come and spend an evening with Father Benedict as well as enjoy a meal prepared by the C.R. Sparks gourmet chefs.  Tickets are $100.00 per person and proceeds will help benefit Holy Family Academy in continuing the Academy’s program of excellence in classical education and solid formation in the Catholic Faith.  Tickets may be obtained by contacting the Academy Office at 603-644-7247.

Called to Servant Leadership . . .is the Standard Level, three-year Lay Ministry Formation Program intended for those in parish leadership such as catechetical leaders; youth ministry, RCIA, and outreach coordinators; those who train liturgical ministers; and those who prepare couples for marriage.  On Thursday, March 22, 2007 there will be an Information Meeting from 7 – 9 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, 197 Dover Point Rd, Dover, NH 03820, for those who are interested in learning more about the Called to Servant Leadership Program.  Please use the front entrance of the school and follow the signs to the information meeting.  For further information, contact Pat Gabree at 6600-3100 or pgabree@rcbm.org.